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WBCLD23 - Acorn Day Centre

WOKINGHAM BOROUGH COUNCIL

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30 Sep 2025 at 09:32

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Summary of the contracting process

Wokingham Borough Council has completed a public procurement process for the "WBCLD23 - Acorn Day Centre" project, focusing on Special Educational Needs (SEN) home-to-school transport services across the United Kingdom. Assigned the procurement identifier "WOKHM001-DN790864-21260541", this contract falls within the transportation services industry category, excluding waste transport. The procurement method employed was a selective approach through a restricted procedure. The award stage was reached on 30th September 2025, following the conclusion of the tender period on 29th September 2025. The contract, valued at £14,600, is set to commence on 2nd November 2025 and run until the end of March 2027, involving a notable supplier, School Express, based in the UK.

This tender presents promising opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in transportation services, as the procurement process is tailored towards these entities' skills and capacities. By securing a contract with a public sector entity such as the Wokingham Borough Council, businesses can leverage this partnership to expand their market reach and enhance their portfolio within the public service sector. SMEs with expertise in providing efficient and reliable transport services, especially those experienced in SEN transport logistics, are well-positioned to benefit from this kind of contract. The ongoing involvement in public contracts can bring sustainable growth and recognition, encouraging further business development in collaborative public-private ventures.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

WBCLD23 - Acorn Day Centre

Notice Description

SEN home to school transport

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-168bd738-3e0f-4d89-920d-12ea15e31d54
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/61f325a5-1ede-4146-98ca-185e6ac06cc7
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

CPV Codes

60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£85,500 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£14,600 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Sep 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
29 Sep 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Sep 20254 months ago
Contract Period
2 Oct 2025 - 31 Mar 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
WOKINGHAM BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
WOKINGHAM
Postcode
RG40 1BN
Post Town
Reading
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ16 Berkshire West
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Wokingham
Electoral Ward
Emmbrook
Westminster Constituency
Wokingham

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SCHOOL EXPRESS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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